Hi Everyone!

Here we are at week 7 of the new school year and library is off to a great start. We spent the first few weeks going over library procedure and responsibilities. (If you hear your child talk about treating their books “like a baby” you’ll know they were listening.) 

We’ve now moved on to getting everyone introduced or reacquainted with the library Chromebooks. Grades 3-5 are using “Type To Learn” keyboarding system and K-2 are investigating PebbleGo, everyone’s favorite information database. Next, we’ll be returning to the Story Steps for seasonal literature.

 Many of our 4^th and 5th grade teachers have introduced reading challenges with their students. In library, we’ve be concentrating on highlighting various genres and award-winning books to help the students find great reads to meet those challenges. This two-pronged approach has really motivated the students to expand their book selections beyond the predictable favorites.

Don’t forget that October is “Pick a Reading Partner” (PARP) month at Stonehedge. There will be an Open Library Night on Tuesday the 23^rd from 6:30-7:30. The library will be open for browsing and sharing books, and students can even check out books that are separate from their regular library checkouts.  It’s a fun chance to see the library “AT NIGHT” (ask your student). At the end of PARP, our incredible PTA will be bringing Stonehedge’s favorite poet Kenn Nesbitt to school for an author visit on November 5^th. To see Mr. Nesbitt’s fabulous website and get a sampling of his kid-centric poetry, check out www.poetry4kids.com

Until Next Time,

Don’t forget to READ4FUN!

Mrs. Abbott